Oct 28th, 2024 – Today's Raspberry Pi OS release might look like a routine update, but it just made industrial automation history. By integrating both Pi Connect and intelligent touch capabilities directly into the operating system, Raspberry Pi has eliminated the last barrier to industrial adoption.
The Dream Come True
Industrial automation has always promised the perfect blend of local control and remote access. But until today, that mean juggling:
$2000+ industrial HMI panels
Clunky touch interfaces
$50/month/device remote access fees
Complex VPN setups
Separate mobile interfaces
IT departments for deployment
Now think about this instead:
Get a Seeed reTerminal DM powered by Raspberry Pi CM4 ($389)
Install today's Raspberry Pi OS
Download and run Machinechat JEDI One ($179) or JEDI Pro ($399) for data collection, visualization, and management at the edge. No cloud dependencies. No recurring fees. Lifetime use license.
Click one icon for remote access
Start working
That's it. You have a complete industrial monitoring system with both perfect local and secure remote access. No subscriptions. No compromises.
The new OS transforms Raspberry Pi CM4 powered platforms like Seeed reTerminal DM into the perfect industrial interface.
Local Operation
Smart virtual keyboard that appears when needed
Automatic hiding when not required
Full touch optimization
Remote Access
Native Pi Connect integration
Browser-based access from anywhere, free for direct connections
Zero configuration. No VPN required
All this runs on industrial-grade hardware (Seeed reTerminal DM):
10.1" industrial display
IP65 front panel protection
Rich I/O: RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O
Powered by Raspberry Pi CM4
Industrial temperature range
The Complete Package
When combined with Machinechat JEDI's edge data processing capabilities:
Built-in industrial protocol support
Local data collection and storage
Real-time processing
Custom dashboards
No cloud dependency, no recurring fees
Data privacy and ownership
The result? A complete industrial solution that costs less than one year of traditional HMI software licenses.
Real Numbers, Real Impact –– Powered by Raspberry Pi
For a typical 10-machine deployment:
Traditional Approach (5 Years):
HMI Hardware: $20,000
Software Licenses: $25,000
Remote Access: $30,000
Total: $75,000
New Solution
Seeed reTerminal DM: $3890
Machinechat JEDI Pro: $1099 (10 users, 100 devices)
Pi Connect: $0
Total: $4989
Total savings with Raspberry Pi-powered solution: $70,011
Why This is Game Over
Today's update means industrial automation is finally:
Simple enough for anyone to deploy
Powerful enough for any application
Affordable enough for any budget
Flexible enough for any need
This isn't just another option for industrial automation. This is the end of expensive, complex industrial solutions.
The revolution in industrial automation arrived today.
Learn more about the latest Raspberry Pi OS release.
Learn more about Raspberry Pi Connect.
Learn more about Seeed reTerminal DM and Machinechat JEDI.
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